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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 482.85 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 482.85 and 231.15 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 482.85 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/482.85 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 482.85 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 111,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,610.78/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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